I checked the mail today and got one bill and one SAE I'd sent off with a letter to prospective agents (about my novel). I figured "Shit, it's a rejection letter." I left it on the dinning table and left to meet my friend Nick for coffee. We chatted, walked around a while and eventually I got home and realised I hadn't bothered to open my mail so reluctantly I did.

It was a one page letter, they didn't even bother sending back my synopsis with it, so I thought "Shit. That sucks."

However, the second line caught me off guard. They want to see the first three chapters, and if that goes well, they look forward to reading the complete manuscript! :)

I'm just terrified I could be so close to my dream that I hope it doesn't get dashed. I want this more than anything in the world. I'd be heartbroken if they didn't take me on, but at least it would be one step forward I suppose...